US Bridges

RTE 36 over Mc Master Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 0.9MI SE JCT Rts 36 + 258 · Structure no. 000000001023630

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,367
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 36 over Mc Master Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 36 over Mc Master Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 72 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,426 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 36
CrossesMc Master Creek
Location0.9MI SE JCT Rts 36 + 258
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLivingston County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.61716, -77.76294
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2019)
Projected traffic1,426 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$620,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 36 over Mc Master Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 36 over Mc Master Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 36 over Mc Master Creek carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 36 over Mc Master Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 36 over Mc Master Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.